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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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